Finishing

Available in 54" (VG4-540) and 64" (VG4-640) models, the TrueVis VG4 Series builds on the renowned TrueVis heritage, combining class-leading image quality with advanced automation, intuitive operation, and lower running costs.

The International Sign Association’s International Sign Expo, held last week in Orlando, Florida, seemed to be quite successful. The energy was positive, aisles and booths we busy, and new equipment was introduced.

Graphco will ignite the show floor at the ISA International Sign Expo 2026, held April 8–10 at the Orange County Convention Center, showcasing a fully integrated fabrication workflow designed to help sign shops scale smarter, produce faster, and increase profit margins.

Epilog Laser introduces the Fusion Ascent Series, combining faster engraving speeds, enhanced precision, and new pass-through capabilities to support scalable production.

As Route 1 explored options to bring more of this work in-house, the team encountered PLASTGrommet’s large-format finishing automation solutions at FESPA Global Print Expo 2024.

With wide-format producers making everything from retail displays to architectural graphics, it’s imperative that they stay abreast in the cutting and routing realm. Wide-format Impressions chatted with industry experts from Zünd and Kongsberg PCS to discover the latest tips, tools, and trends shaping digital cutting and CNC routing technology.

In many shops, finishing remains a major bottleneck. And while attention typically focuses on print and prepress optimization, finishing is frequently the slowest point in the workflow.

Stuart Fox, president and CEO of Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems, interviewed at the 2025 PRINTING United Expo, discusses longevity and quality among cutting systems, and why automation is becoming increasingly important for U.S. graphics producers. You can find Part One of this interview here.

At a recent educational session, held during the 2025 PRINTING United Expo in Orlando, textile and print specialists came together to dissect one of the most intricate aspects of digital textile production: how color interacts with fabric.

Stuart Fox, president and CEO of Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems, discusses new technologies displayed by the company at the 2025 PRINTING United Expo and how some of its systems offer streamlined capabilities and ease of use to help meet the needs of those just adopting digital cutting technologies.